The Psychological Aspects of Rose Essential Oil

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The Psychological Aspects of Rose Essential Oil

 

Originally from Asia, there are some 250 species with over 10,000

hybrid varieties. Only three can be distilled for their aromatic

perfume. Rosa Gallica (French Rose), Rosa Damascena (Damask Rose)

and

Rosa Centifolia (Cabbage Rose). It is the Bulgarian Damask Rose that

gives the finest quality of distilled essence or " Otto " .

 

Since it takes about 120 lbs or 60,000 roses to be distilled down to

1 ounce of Rose Otto, it is reasonable to see why it is such an

expensive essential oil.

 

Rose Absolute, created by using a solvent in the process of

distillation, allows for this oil to be significantly less expensive

and is used by the perfume industry. Often blended in a base of

jojoba or sunflower oil, Rose Absolute is what is often sold by most

essential oil companies.

 

A gentle Heart tonifier, Rose's psychological properties play mostly

upon it effects on the mind. The mind, which is the center of our

emotional being, extends it's energy to the heart. Rose oil calms,

nourishes and supports the heart and helps restore a sense of well

being. Rose oil can be very beneficial in helping with anxiety,

palpitations and insomnia.

 

The compassion of the Rose is seen through it's ability to heal

emotional wounds. When loss, rejection or sorrow has injured our

capacity for nurturing and self love, Rose oil brings a sweet and

gentle comfort, binding the " heart strings " from the Heart to the

Mind.

 

In cases of a broken heart, injured from abuse or hurt, Rose oil can

reach deep to warm the soul again and touch the deepest despair,

restoring the trust that makes it possible to love again.

 

In Traditional Chinese Herbology, Mei Gui Hua (Flos Rosae Rugosae)

is

looked at in a beautifully poetic manor. Rose buds regulate the Qi

Energy and harmonize the connection between the Spleen and Liver,

soothing distention, pain, fullness and indigestion. Roses are also

utilized in a tea for mildly moving Qi related to Menstrual

Disorders. The Heart which is Yin, is paired with it Yang channel,

the Small Intestines. It is stated that when emotional problems of

the Heart take over and become excess in nature, we tend to see

Urinary tract infections in the lower portion of the body.

 

Roses were called the " Queen of Flowers " by the Greek poet Sappho.

The exquisite fragrance, sweet aroma, blushing colors and

considerably therapeutic effects, ensures its special place in the

perfumery and medicinal Materia Aromatica that is no less revered

today!

 

Rose:

Botanical name: rosa damascena

Use: fights infection, reduces inflammation, relieves muscle spasms.

Increases urination, bowel movement, regulates menstruation. Calms

nerves, decreases depression, stimulates sexual desire.

Perfume Note: Base

Blends well with: Jasmine, Fennel, Vetiver, Geranium, Clary Sage

Source: flowers

Production method: steam distillation

Aromatherapy benefits: relaxing, soothing, sensual

Aroma type: sweet, floral

Safety Information: nontoxic, non irritant.